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While counselors and authors have focused on the unique problems that women with ADHD face, few have spoken specifically about the issues that men who have ADHD face in their relationships.
A lot of couples I work with have been curious about the idea of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), wondering if the ADHD partner in their relationship might have it. I've posted about what RSD is, as well as how it impacts spouses of adults with ADHD. Now, for those who want to go directly to the top expert on this topic, Dr.
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